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Gemini the Twins

Gemini the Twins

6.3
A zodiac sign shown as two twins for people born in late May or June
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ ðə twɪnz/
translation icon : Géminis
  • The astrological sign of Gemini the Twins is associated with those born between May 21 and June 20.

Examples

  • She often checks her horoscope for Gemini the Twins to see what the stars predict.

  • The symbol for Gemini the Twins is two figures representing twins.

  • People born under Gemini the Twins are said to be curious and adaptable.

  • I'm a Gemini the Twins!

  • She's a Gemini the Twins.

  • Individuals born under Gemini the Twins are often described as sociable and adaptable.

  • Many people read their horoscopes daily to learn about the influences of Gemini the Twins.

Synonyms

Twins
vsGemini the Twins
60 7.4

A zodiac sign for people born between May 21 and June 20

uses a descriptive label highlighting the pair symbol rather than the formal name
Gemini
vsGemini the Twins
6.6

A star sign shown by the Twins that covers late May to late June

adds a descriptive phrase referring to the pair symbol instead of just the name

Surface Forms

Gemini the Twins singular
Gemini the Twins plural

Morphology

Gemini + the + Twins

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from the constituents: 'Gemini' names the astrological sign and 'Twins' describes its symbolic representation, so a learner who knows both words will infer it refers to the zodiac sign represented by twins. The article 'the' is grammatical only, and this compositional naming pattern for zodiac signs is cross-linguistically common, making the phrase immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Gemini the Twins may come from an old Greek story about twin brothers who were always shown together. The picture of the two twins helps you remember that this zodiac sign for people born from about May 21 to June 20 stands for a 'double' or 'changeable' nature.